AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTaiwan Visit: Prime Minister Philip Pierre met President Lai Ching-te in Taipei on October 29, pledging closer cooperation. Pierre highlighted plans to expand scholarships and seek Taiwanese expertise in agriculture, climate resilience and renewable energy. Citizenship Programme: Saint Lucia is among five Eastern Caribbean countries facing EU pressure to phase out citizenship-by-investment schemes by June 2028 or risk losing visa-free access to Europe. The governments are seeking transition support as they weigh the economic impact. Cuba Vote: Saint Lucia was absent when the UN General Assembly voted on a resolution calling for an end to the US embargo on Cuba. The resolution passed 130-17, with 25 abstentions, amid a sharp split among CARICOM states. Airport Project: NH International won the EC$666 million Hewanorra International Airport redevelopment contract. The company says Saint Lucian workers, suppliers and services will be its first priority, with further opportunities expected for regional businesses.
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